Here's something new. I hadn't seen anything like this done before, so it's a bit of an experiment. We invited a writer from each of three other White Sox blogs, to join us (Future Sox) in answering a few questions about the minor leagues and prospects around the White Sox. Just to get some different perspectives.

 

Here is the roundtable discussion.

 

It was really fun to see the different styles and approaches from these other writers. I picked those three because they are, to me, the other three high quality blogs in our space (along with FS).

 

Do people here already read those blogs regularly? Who do you like to read?

 

Here's something new. I hadn't seen anything like this done before, so it's a bit of an experiment. We invited a writer from each of three other White Sox blogs, to join us (Future Sox) in answering a few questions about the minor leagues and prospects around the White Sox. Just to get some different perspectives.

 

Here is the roundtable discussion.

 

It was really fun to see the different styles and approaches from these other writers. I picked those three because they are, to me, the other three high quality blogs in our space (along with FS).

 

Do people here already read those blogs regularly? Who do you like to read?

 

Very interesting read.

 

Mark

 

 

Whoa.. never thought I'd see the day.

Great stuff. Very cool getting everyone together like that.

 

I really liked all of the ideas on improving/changing minor league baseball.

Here's something new. I hadn't seen anything like this done before, so it's a bit of an experiment. We invited a writer from each of three other White Sox blogs, to join us (Future Sox) in answering a few questions about the minor leagues and prospects around the White Sox. Just to get some different perspectives.

 

Here is the roundtable discussion.

 

It was really fun to see the different styles and approaches from these other writers. I picked those three because they are, to me, the other three high quality blogs in our space (along with FS).

 

Do people here already read those blogs regularly? Who do you like to read?

 

Great work by everyone involved here.

Getting a lot of positive feedback to this on Twitter. More than just the usual "good stuff" too, one person said it was the best thing FS ever published.

 

Might have to do it again in the future.

 

I liked James answer on improving minors. One part of that was the great post by NS72, but the idea of improving the facilities so that some of these high priced assets have a great place to develop is key. It's crazy that the minors are offering worse facilities than most college programs.

I liked James answer on improving minors. One part of that was the great post by NS72, but the idea of improving the facilities so that some of these high priced assets have a great place to develop is key. It's crazy that the minors are offering worse facilities than most college programs.

 

They are almost all independently owned and operated.

They are almost all independently owned and operated.

Which only exist by use of Player Development Contracts, signed with MLB clubs. The MLB clubs could, if they chose, be quite specific in how things need to be run, and could pay for said cost increases. In fact, some teams have already started dumping in 7 figure amounts to improve nutrition alone with their minor leaguers.

 

Which only exist by use of Player Development Contracts, signed with MLB clubs. The MLB clubs could, if they chose, be quite specific in how things need to be run, and could pay for said cost increases. In fact, some teams have already started dumping in 7 figure amounts to improve nutrition alone with their minor leaguers.

 

Nutrition is much easier than facilities, especially when you are talking about 5 to 7 facilities per organization, and maybe teams in places like the DR as well.

Which only exist by use of Player Development Contracts, signed with MLB clubs. The MLB clubs could, if they chose, be quite specific in how things need to be run, and could pay for said cost increases. In fact, some teams have already started dumping in 7 figure amounts to improve nutrition alone with their minor leaguers.

 

You could also set up a federal/state match funding system. Where the big league club promises to match funds for things like weight rooms, travel, etc.

 

Also, considering the distance between winston salem, kannapolis and charlotte, setting up an academy there with facilities players could use for free and consult with teams would be very helpful.

 

It's not like that couldn't be run as an business to cut down on some of the costs.